Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
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The legal battle unfolded swiftly after a formal complaint was filed on July 15, 2026, at the Dakar High Court. The document, signed by Serigne Modou Maroun Niang and Serigne Mourtalla Bousso, directly targets remarks made by the Pastef party leader during the inauguration of his party’s new headquarters. In their filing, the plaintiffs argue […]
Une affaire de diffamation qui concerne le président du PASTEF, Ousmane Sonko, est en cours à Dakar. Le Collectif des petits-fils de Serigne Touba a déposé une plainte contre lui pour supposer qu'il ait déclaré que « de l'argent sale » était entré dans la ville sainte de Touba lors de son inauguration.
The Collective of Descendants of Serigne Touba has filed a lawsuit against Ousmane Sonko, accusing him of spreading false news and defamation. The plaintiffs are represented by Lawyer Aboubacry Barro, who informed Babacar Malick on X about the development. This complaint stems from statements attributed to Ousmane Sonko, which claimed that recent funds were being […]
A coalition representing the heirs of Serigne Touba has announced legal action against former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko following contentious remarks made during a public gathering in Touba. The statements, delivered last Sunday, have sparked significant backlash, prompting the descendants to pursue judicial recourse. Legal action over damaging claims Ousmane Sonko allegedly asserted during his […]
« Je l’ai défendu sans le voir, je l’ai rencontré, je suis convaincu » : Modou Mbaye encense Ousmane Sonko Modou Mbaye a récemment salué Ousmane Sonko en publiant un hommage touchant sur les réseaux sociaux. Il décrit le leader politique comme un « politicien honnête » et appelle la jeunesse sénégalaise à l’unité pour […]
Les déclarations d'Ousmane Sonko lors de sa récente visite à Touba continuent de susciter des réactions au sein de la classe politique. Le ministre des Transports terrestres et aériens, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye, est monté au créneau pour dénoncer les propos du leader de Pastef, qui a affirmé que « de l'argent volé » avait été […]
The Senegalese Minister of Land and Air Transport, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye, has forcefully rejected statements made by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko during his recent visit to Touba. Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, alleged that illicit funds had been laundered in the holy city, a claim Ndiaye dismissed as deeply offensive. Speaking on national television, […]
Following recent comments made by Pastef leader Ousmane Sonko regarding President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Abdourahmane Diouf delivered a scathing rebuke of Sonko’s stance. “This is the unfolding reality in Sénégal! Such outcomes arise when a parliamentarian, elevated to the National Assembly’s presidency, lacks a profound understanding of legislative mechanisms. Parliamentary procedures elude him, the very […]
The recent criticism of Ousmane Sonko towards President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has sparked strong reactions in the Sengalese political landscape. Minister Dr Abdourahmane Diouf, who is also a member of Pastef, has strongly criticized the attitude of the party’s leader, denouncing an « intellectual vacuum » that poses a serious problem to the country’s democracy. […]
Urban development Libreville’s urban renewal: balancing order and social realities By Editorial team July 13, 2026 98 No comment Libreville, July 13, 2026 — The ultimatum issued by Mayor Eugène M’ba on July 10 is reaching its deadline. In a matter of hours, the operational phase of the anti-insalubrity and illegal public space occupation campaign […]
Motion of no confidence: Ousmane Sonko prepared to unseat Al Aminou Lo’s government Ousmane Sonko has issued a stern warning, threatening to file a motion of no confidence against the government during a recent gathering in Touba. The leader of PASTEF unequivocally stated that his party is prepared to utilize this parliamentary mechanism to challenge […]
Prime minister al aminou lo confronts ousmane sonko directly The recent press conference held by Ousmane Sonko in Touba has significantly escalated political tensions between him and Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo. Following Sonko’s remarks, Lo took to social media to denounce the weaponization of patriotism for political gain, just as Sonko announced his intention […]
